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Lakewood Real Estate

Spacious & Inviting 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath Rambler on ¼ Acre in Prime Lakewood Location

Nestled on a sprawling quarter acre in a wonderfully central Lakewood location, this move-in ready rambler offers ample space for you to make your own! Featuring a 1,296-square-foot layout that includes 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a fantastic floorplan, this home-sweet-home offers easy living at every turn. You’ll also find top-notch outdoor amenities to take […]
Gig Harbor Real Estate

2017-Built 3-Bedroom, 2.5-Bath Home in Secluded & Convenient Lake of the Woods Community in Gig Harbor

Wonderfully secluded and brimming with both comfort and convenience, this 1,768-square-foot home is practically brand new! Built in 2017, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is nestled in a picturesque community that offers a private fish-stocked lake for an annual kids’ fishing derby, a boat launch, 2 small parks, a pickleball court, and even a pea patch. […]
Acerage, For Sale, Home Sales, Land, Private, Puyallup homes for sale, Real Estate, Uncategorized

A home at Eagle’s Eye Level-Puyallup sanctuary

Once upon a time, there was a place, not well known, where you could pass fields of blue berries, pumpkins, daffodils and tulips just before reaching a winding gravel road to a secret escape. After reaching the top of the little gravel road, there rests a home on a hill gazing upon the Puyallup Valley […]
Graham Real Estate

Spacious Living on 1.18 Acres Awaits in Graham! Discover This 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Rambler w/Wheelchair Accessibility & Mother-in-Law Space

Brimming with potential, this 1,456-square-foot rambler offers privacy while still being close to city conveniences. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home has been built to accomodate a wheelchair, and even includes a mother-in-law area in what used to be the garage. You’ll also find ample outdoor space to take advantage of with this […]

Lakewood Real Estate Spacious & Inviting 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath Rambler on ¼ Acre in Prime Lakewood Location Nestled on a sprawling quarter acre in a wonderfully central Lakewood location, this move-in ready rambler offers ample space for you to make your own! Featuring a 1,296-square-foot layout that includes 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a fantastic floorplan, this home-sweet-home offers easy living at every turn. You’ll also find top-notch outdoor amenities to take […]

Gig Harbor Real Estate 2017-Built 3-Bedroom, 2.5-Bath Home in Secluded & Convenient Lake of the Woods Community in Gig Harbor Wonderfully secluded and brimming with both comfort and convenience, this 1,768-square-foot home is practically brand new! Built in 2017, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is nestled in a picturesque community that offers a private fish-stocked lake for an annual kids’ fishing derby, a boat launch, 2 small parks, a pickleball court, and even a pea patch. […]

Acerage A home at Eagle’s Eye Level-Puyallup sanctuary Once upon a time, there was a place, not well known, where you could pass fields of blue berries, pumpkins, daffodils and tulips just before reaching a winding gravel road to a secret escape. After reaching the top of the little gravel road, there rests a home on a hill gazing upon the Puyallup Valley […]

Graham Real Estate Spacious Living on 1.18 Acres Awaits in Graham! Discover This 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Rambler w/Wheelchair Accessibility & Mother-in-Law Space Brimming with potential, this 1,456-square-foot rambler offers privacy while still being close to city conveniences. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, this home has been built to accomodate a wheelchair, and even includes a mother-in-law area in what used to be the garage. You’ll also find ample outdoor space to take advantage of with this […]

Uncategorized Discover Paradise in Puyallup! Bright 4-Bedroom, 2.5-Bath Residence w/Eagle’s View of Puyallup Valley on 4.67 Acres Outdoor bliss awaits on this one-of-a-kind 4.67-acre property in Puyallup. Perched on a hilltop with an eagle’s view of the scenic Puyallup Valley, this lovingly maintained 2,314-square-foot residence is a true delight to spend time at. In addition to this home’s generous layout that includes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and inviting living spaces, you’ll also […]

University Place Real Estate Remodeled 3-Bedroom, 1.75-Bath Home Along Beautiful Greenbelt in Central & Convenient University Place Location Wonderfully warm and inviting, this move-in ready 1,640-square-foot home offers easy living in a convenient University Place location! Thoughtfully remodeled (including a newer roof and windows) and showcasing timeless style alongside excellent amenities, this 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath home is ready for your personal touch. In addition to welcoming, open-concept living spaces, enjoy being on a quiet cul-de-sac […]

Tacoma Real Estate Historic 2-Bedroom Home with Detached Garage & Carport Close to Transit in Tacoma Built in 1912, this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the opportunity to own a piece of Tacoma history! This 1,060-square-foot home is sold as-is, with the seller unable to do any repairs. The $168,000 list price is reflective of this, and presents you with the chance to invest in a wonderfully convenient part of town. […]

Tacoma Real Estate Restored Vintage 3-Bedroom, 1-Bath Craftsman Home Close to Downtown Tacoma Own a piece of Tacoma history with this 1908-built Craftsman beauty! Wonderfully restored, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is ready for the modern homeowner and still boasts classic details, like wide moldings, high ceilings, and lots of natural light! This home is ready for the future, and has been thoughtfully upgraded with new carpet, new paint, […]

Tacoma Real Estate Updated Mid-Century 3-Bedroom, 2.5-Bath Home with Spacious Backyard in Convenient North Tacoma Brimming with a blend of fabulous original details and thoughtful upgrades that modern homeowners will love, this 1967-built mid-century home is move-in ready! Featuring a spacious 1,878-square-foot layout that includes 3 bedrooms and 2.25 baths, this home is also replete with storage space and updates that include a new roof, new exterior paint, new double […]

Tacoma Real Estate Upgraded 2-Bedroom Craftsman-Style Home with Gorgeous Views in Downtown Tacoma Absolutely surrounded by some of Downtown Tacoma’s best restaurants, museums, hospitals, shops, parks, transit options, and so much more, this 2-bedroom, 0.75-bath treasure presents a truly unique opportunity! In addition to its prime Tacoma location, this home-sweet-home also boasts gorgeous views of Mt. Rainier and of Tacoma’s industrial area that transforms into a sea of sparkling […]

Real Estate Gig Harbor Territorial Paradise~4308 NW 88th Ave MLS#1118366 As history tells it, the harbors along the Puget Sound region are rich with tale of discovery, adventure and shelter. Gig Harbor, was a hidden treasure inner harbor unveiled by explorers May 15, 1841. Lieutenant Charles Wilkes (1798-1877) had led several ships on an expedition around the world. He sent one of his ships, the […]

Home Sales What would it be like to live in a Victorian Seaport in the USA? Many, many, many years ago, there was a safe harbor on the West Coast settled in 1851 and nicknamed the ‘City of Dreams,’ and then Port Townshend (today Port Townsend) by Captain George Vancouver. For thousands of years before this settlement, Indian Tribes were the sole inhabitants to include; Chemakum (or Chimacum), Hoh (a group […]

Condominiums The Ansonia, built as homes for the emergent upper class- 219 N Tacoma Ave #B-001 In 1914, Tacoma was focused on; growth, progressive ideals about the importance of health and the associated impacts of readily available distribution and consumption of alcohol, and architecture. 1914 is when railroads began important freight yard development and expansion on the tide flats. The O.W. Railroad and wagon bridge was built to support […]

Uncategorized What is it like to live & thrive in the Pacific Northwest? As Spring has kissed our cheeks with magnificent bursts of color in Tulips, Magnolia trees, Daffodils and Camelia's, our nasal passages have been tantalized by the robust fragrance of Lilac bloom, Hyacinth bursts and Mock Orange menagerie. To live, breathe, play, work and thrive in the Pacific Northwest is a chosen lifestyle and privilege. Each […]

Condominiums Did you know about Mukilteo? Nestled just 63 miles north of Tacoma, Washington is a sparkling city called Mukilteo. In the Snohomish dialect Muk-wil-teo means "narrow passage," a reference to the sand spit that formed the original Mukilteo landing. Mukilteo was officially incorporated on May 8, 1947, but the city has a historic role in the development of the Puget […]

Home Sales Life~Death & Real Estate . There are so may different stages of life; Youth = Teens and Twenties, Mid-Span = Thirties and Forties, Fall = Fifties thru Seventies, and Sunset = Eighties thru Hundreds. The one common thread that runs the gamut is Real Estate. Whether you live in an apartment, a tent, a modest or luxury home, it […]

Uncategorized A Fort, A Hospital & A Graveyard…..Beautiful Real Estate As a youngster in the Pacific Northwest, I had the unique opportunity to spend many late afternoons and some weekend days playing piano on certain wards for and with patients at Western State Hospital, formerly Fort Steilacoom. My Mom worked on the wards as a psychiatric social worker and still today, works in that industry […]

Uncategorized Hidden 4 bedroom Prospect Hill Treasure–Could be Your Slice of History Tucked away in Prospect Hill's narrow sleeve is a 4 bedroom 1 3/4 bath bungalow born in 1919. As an integral part of the permanent structure, built-in's are found throughout this home from closets to pull-down desk tops. A claw foot tub adds dimension and charm to the downstairs bath where a peek-a-boo view of […]

Uncategorized What does a Military Reservation converted to a Public Urban Park look like? A Military Reservation converted to a Public Urban Park looks precisely like the magnificent Point Defiance Park. The Park is located on a pure and essential slice of Tacoma, Washington's northwestern slope with the northern most 400 acres of the original 702 acres being preserved old growth forest. This amazing and […]

Uncategorized Is there a difference between an Appraisal & a Home Inspection? Yes indeed, there are some significant differences between a home appraisal and a home inspection. The primary differences are based on who the action or activity is directed to serve. An appraisal, when focused on the purchase or sale of a home, is done the majority of the time as an opinion of home value […]